Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Multiple point to point races along the West Lothian Shale Trail, from 9K to a GPS tracked 50K, plus a 3 person relay. The event supports Smalls for All and features marked routes, checkpoints and chip timing.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall Country Park on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail races, a family 3k Pyjama Express and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where participants choose their distance from a 3 km minimum to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat and a goody bag.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

A *10 km* trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Trailspire Ultra 2027 is a seven hour looped endurance event in Callander Park, Falkirk, where runners aim to complete as many 4.14 mile laps as possible. Solo and 2 or 3 person relay entries include live tracking and on-course support.